Defensive driving course
Driver training course approved by the director
Overseen by North Dakota Department of Transportation, Drivers License Division
- What it does
North Dakota drivers may take a defensive driving course to reduce their point total by 3, once every 12 months.
What the source says
“Drivers are eligible to take a defensive driving course to reduce their total points by 3, once every 12 months.”
Driver License Points Reduction and Points Schedule - North Dakota Department of Transportation, read October 7, 2026
For some violations carrying 5 or fewer points, a defensive driving course can be taken in place of points being entered on the driving record.
What the source says
“A defensive driving course can also be taken "in lieu of points" being entered on your driving record for some violations with 5 or fewer points.”
Driver License Points Reduction and Points Schedule - North Dakota Department of Transportation, read October 7, 2026
- Taking it online
The North Dakota DOT publishes a list of approved online courses for up to a 3 point reduction.
What the source says
“Approved online courses for up to a 3 point reduction. These courses can be taken once every 12 months and submitted to [email protected]”
Driver License Points Reduction and Points Schedule - North Dakota Department of Transportation, read October 7, 2026
- Who approves it
A driver may appear before the court and elect to attend a driver training course approved by the director in place of points being entered.
What the source says
“may appear before the court and elect to attend a driver training course approved by the director in lieu of entry of points”
North Dakota Century Code 39-06.1-10.1, Alternative disposition - Driver training course, read October 7, 2026